It won me over! Putting it together, I was disappointed by the particleboard and a sense of “oh no, this is going to be awful and flimsy.” But once it all came together, I was happy with it. It’s actually quite sturdy and attractive. I wish the shelves had more adjustment options (hence 45 stars) because that does limit your ability to maximize the storage space. I left out two shelves in the smaller side compartment in order to fit a pair of boots. (I can only fit one pair of boots in it.)